Why must money control our way of life?

As a U.S. citizen, I have been taught that America is the best place on Earth to live. If we preach freedom, why are so many of us trapped in a financial cage?

My husband and I are good people and we work hard, not so we can eventually live a materialistic lifestyle, but to make sure we can afford healthy food and a place to sleep. We have been lucky enough to not have any serious health problems, since we can’t afford health insurance. I find it sickening that in order to receive good health care, you have to buy your way in. Isn’t all life sacred?

Why does money control our way of life? If something doesn’t change, I am convinced that U.S. citizens will begin fleeing to other countries where each human is considered as valuable, not as a burden. The reason there are so many homeless and angry people in America is because there is no compassion.

The reason there are so many homeless, distraught and angry people in America is lack of community. America used to be about community and family. Now its about profits, justified criminal behavior and supporting a welfare state.

Campbell

The reason there are so many homeless, distraught and angry people in America is lack of community. America used to be about community and family. Now its about profits, justified criminal behavior and supporting a welfare state.

Will Walker

If you are able and willing to subsist on air, sunlight, and water, then money should not control you. If, like most of us, you require food, shelter, and clothing to make it, then you will need money. Money is survival and freedom in our country. The more money you have, the greater the potential you have for a good life. And if you want travel and adventure as part of your package, well you need even more money.

Will Walker

If you are able and willing to subsist on air, sunlight, and water, then money should not control you. If, like most of us, you require food, shelter, and clothing to make it, then you will need money. Money is survival and freedom in our country. The more money you have, the greater the potential you have for a good life. And if you want travel and adventure as part of your package, well you need even more money.

john connore

Coudn’t agree more with Rachael S. another observation I make is the way we treat our seniors, since they don’t contribute as much to our money addiction they’re treated like second class citizens. We’re one of the richest countries in the world, but only in a monetary sense.

john connore

Coudn’t agree more with Rachael S. another observation I make is the way we treat our seniors, since they don’t contribute as much to our money addiction they’re treated like second class citizens. We’re one of the richest countries in the world, but only in a monetary sense.

Holy Reality

Money is debt, every $100 bill printed at the Federal Reserve Bank is a $100 loan to our Department of Treasury, the interest is collected by the IRS thugs.

We have not been a free country since Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act, and creating the IRS to collect unconstitutional taxes to pay for our fiat currency. This travesty has continued with citizen tacit approval because nobody knows what it all means. The IRS is accepted because our fathers accepted it. The house of cards builds ever higher for an ever harder landing for our dollar. I just hope I’m long gone when the collapse happens.

Holy Reality

Money is debt, every $100 bill printed at the Federal Reserve Bank is a $100 loan to our Department of Treasury, the interest is collected by the IRS thugs.

We have not been a free country since Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act, and creating the IRS to collect unconstitutional taxes to pay for our fiat currency. This travesty has continued with citizen tacit approval because nobody knows what it all means. The IRS is accepted because our fathers accepted it. The house of cards builds ever higher for an ever harder landing for our dollar. I just hope I’m long gone when the collapse happens.

Ster

Do you work hard for free? Would you still work at your job if they did not pay you?

If not, than you just answered your own question. Isn’t that being greedy? You DEMAND to be paid for your work… are you being greedy? If not, why not?

Yes, you have to pay for healthcare, just like you have to pay for that mattress from the furniture store. If nobody pays, the business shuts down and then there would be no hospital. However, there are ways to get healthcare otherwise. Clinincs, charities, etc… hundreds of millions is donated to help those without.

People complain that they should get this or that for free. Yet, they would not work for free. I see some hypocracy in that.

Ster

Do you work hard for free? Would you still work at your job if they did not pay you?

If not, than you just answered your own question. Isn’t that being greedy? You DEMAND to be paid for your work… are you being greedy? If not, why not?

Yes, you have to pay for healthcare, just like you have to pay for that mattress from the furniture store. If nobody pays, the business shuts down and then there would be no hospital. However, there are ways to get healthcare otherwise. Clinincs, charities, etc… hundreds of millions is donated to help those without.

People complain that they should get this or that for free. Yet, they would not work for free. I see some hypocracy in that.

Father OMalley

“I find it sickening that in order to receive good health care, you have to buy your way in. Isn’t all life sacred? ”

No need to get sick Rachel.. waking up will do…

I know 30 million illegal aliens that would prove that statement a falsehood.. I was homeless and needed healthcare and I was never charged. It was good healthcare too..

The myths propagated by this post is typical of ignorant people.. I did not say stupid.. ignorant is a lack of knowledge.. not a lack of one’s ability to learn..

My first suggestion to the author is to read more than your local liberal papers, you liberal media and moveon.org…(this is where you may grin)…

Try asking the first spanish speaking person you meet that has been treated at a local hospital with the mandated interpretor supplied whether they had to “pay their way in”. .. hahahhhaahahahahahah
Father OMalley

Father OMalley

“I find it sickening that in order to receive good health care, you have to buy your way in. Isn’t all life sacred? ”

No need to get sick Rachel.. waking up will do…

I know 30 million illegal aliens that would prove that statement a falsehood.. I was homeless and needed healthcare and I was never charged. It was good healthcare too..

The myths propagated by this post is typical of ignorant people.. I did not say stupid.. ignorant is a lack of knowledge.. not a lack of one’s ability to learn..

My first suggestion to the author is to read more than your local liberal papers, you liberal media and moveon.org…(this is where you may grin)…

Try asking the first spanish speaking person you meet that has been treated at a local hospital with the mandated interpretor supplied whether they had to “pay their way in”. .. hahahhhaahahahahahah
Father OMalley

original american

I find it disgusting how everyone has fallen into this commercial slavery created by “Democracy” and “free market” so easily. It is our divine right as living beings to enjoy the life that has been gifted to us without tax. Why could not each and every living person survive in a self sustained modest home complete with water wheel for electric if you please, their own water supply, a few animals, fishing pond etc spending time with our families nurturing and teaching and living life without cable and alarms, traffic and bills. We have literally allowed someone to program us into thinking we have to choose a job from the list, work it, watch our kids grow up from daycare, have healthcare to cover the many illnesses being caused by the poisons they are pumping into our water and air, etc and go to church and allow them to teach us God will bless those who work hard for this greed. I truly believe God has a better plan than for me to make millions of dollars and drive a Cadillac Escalade. You won’t be seeing me and my family standing in the unemployment line begging for more, I’ m headed for the real American Dream! Peace.

original american

I find it disgusting how everyone has fallen into this commercial slavery created by “Democracy” and “free market” so easily. It is our divine right as living beings to enjoy the life that has been gifted to us without tax. Why could not each and every living person survive in a self sustained modest home complete with water wheel for electric if you please, their own water supply, a few animals, fishing pond etc spending time with our families nurturing and teaching and living life without cable and alarms, traffic and bills. We have literally allowed someone to program us into thinking we have to choose a job from the list, work it, watch our kids grow up from daycare, have healthcare to cover the many illnesses being caused by the poisons they are pumping into our water and air, etc and go to church and allow them to teach us God will bless those who work hard for this greed. I truly believe God has a better plan than for me to make millions of dollars and drive a Cadillac Escalade. You won’t be seeing me and my family standing in the unemployment line begging for more, I’ m headed for the real American Dream! Peace.

maria sava

money……….a piece of paper……..only a piece of paper……

maria sava

money……….a piece of paper……..only a piece of paper……

sharon

I so admire a man who personally knows 30 million illegal aliens. And he knows their health records and incomes probably.

Money is power. Try to solve a complicated legal problem by yourself, try to get the medical care you need and want without money or its equal, health insurance. Money keeps you from sleeping under bridges and walking to soup kitchens. Money is the medium of exchange for the purchase of scarce resources.

You can always try barter, but the gas station frowns on taking chickens for payment and your dentist has all the eggs he needs.

sharon

I so admire a man who personally knows 30 million illegal aliens. And he knows their health records and incomes probably.

Money is power. Try to solve a complicated legal problem by yourself, try to get the medical care you need and want without money or its equal, health insurance. Money keeps you from sleeping under bridges and walking to soup kitchens. Money is the medium of exchange for the purchase of scarce resources.

You can always try barter, but the gas station frowns on taking chickens for payment and your dentist has all the eggs he needs.

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